Shows


MOE Show Rules

Understanding the promotional benefits of livestock shows, NALF established and coordinates the breed’s Medal of Excellence (MOE) program which annually recognizes point leading animals, sires, dams, exhibitors, and seedstock producers for their success in the show ring annually.

The MOE program awards points for placings in MOE recognized and sanctioned shows including: 4 Level 1 shows (Cattlemen’s Congress, Fort Worth Stock Show, American Royal Livestock Show, and North American International Livestock Exposition) as well as 10-15 Level 2 shows. 

2026 MOE Show Rules & Division Breaks Coming Soon!

2025 Level 1 MOE Rules

2025 Level 2 MOE Rules

MOE Petition Form (To become a MOE show)

Medal of Excellence Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Rules

 

MOE Show Standings

Show Information

Below is the show information for the summer, fall, and 2026 shows.

More junior show information can be found on the Junior Shows page.

*Original Registration Papers are required at ALL shows. Copies will NOT be accepted. 

2025 American Royal

Entry Deadline: September 10, 2025
Ownership Deadline: September 10, 2025
Contest Entry Deadline: September 10, 2025
Late Entry Deadline: September 15,2025

Click here to enter online.

Earliest Move In: Thursday, October 10, after 1:00 p.m.
Arrival: Sunday, October 12, 8:00 a.m.
Check-In: Sunday, October 12, 8:00 a.m.

Limousin Junior Show: Monday, October 13, 8:00 a.m.
Judge: Jon Sweeney 

Limousin Open Show: Immediately following the junior show
Judge: Jenna Craft, OK

Visit the American Royal webpage for complete information.
Click here for the premium book and Health Requirements.

2025 NAILE

Entry deadline: October 7, 2025
Late Entry deadline: October 14, 2025
Click here to enter online.
Ownership deadline: October 14, 2025
Arrival Junior: November 13 – 12:00 p.m. – November 14, 11:00 a.m. – Junior Cattle Move in
Arrival Open: November 13 -12:00 p.m. – November 14, 6:00 p.m. – Open Cattle Move in
**There are waves to move in due to construction, be sure to move in accordingly
Check-In: Friday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
Limousin Junior Show: Sunday, November 16, after Chianina’s
Judge: Bruce Stertzbach, OH
Limousin Level I MOE Show: Monday, November 17, 1:00 p.m., Ring B, Freedom Hall
Judge: Cody Lafrenz 
 
Additional Information:
  • Health inspections will be conducted at time of entry at the gates. Have health papers available.
  • Electronic papers will be accepted. Animals with electronic papers will need tattoos checked
  • All Beef Cattle will be required to have a USDA 840 EID Tag
  • You can purchase 840 EID tags on the here.
  • All cattle shall be reported negative on an ELISA or PCR BVD-PI test that has been collected by an accredited veterinarian. The results and date of the test must be recorded on the CVI

Health Requirements:

  • All animals must have a valid Health Paper with Official USDA Identification
  • All Beef Cattle will be required to have a USDA 840 EID Tag
  • You can purchase 840 EID tags on the here.
  • All cattle shall be reported negative on an ELISA or PCR BVD-PI test that has been collected by an accredited veterinarian. The results and date of the test must be recorded on the CVI

Visit the NAILE webpage for complete information.


2026 Cattlemen’s Congress

January 3-7, 2026 • Oklahoma City, OK
Entries Open: November 1, 2025
Entry deadline: November 25, 2025
Ownership deadline: December 1, 2025
Late Entry and Substitution deadline: December 5, 2025

Judges
Limousin Junior Show: Mat Lewis, CO
Limousin and Lim-Flex Pen Bull Show: Jirl Buck, OK
Level I MOE Limousin Show: Tyler Cates; Associate: Kyle Shoufler

Embassy Suites by Hilton Will Rogers World Airport
1815 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Main: (405) 682-6000
Fax: (405) 682-9252

*Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, January 1
12 p.m.        Cattle Arrive
Friday, January 2
All Day        Cattle Arrive
Saturday, January 3
6 p.m.         Cattle in Place
Sunday, January 4
9 a.m.         Junior and Open Show Check-in and Pen Show Check-In
6 p.m.        Membership Banquet, Ken Holloway Genetics on Ice Auction – Hotel
* CornerPost Raffle Drawing in conjunction with Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction
Tuesday, January 6
8 a.m.         Junior Lim-Flex® and Limousin Shows
2 p.m.        Limousin and Lim-Flex® Pen Show
Wednesday, January 7
8 a.m.         National Limousin MOE ShowBEGIN RELEASE: After the MOE show
ALL OUT: Wednesday, January 7, 10 p.m. More information and deadlines will be made available in the coming weeks on the NALF website, Limousin Latest and social media outlets.


2026 National Western Stock Show

January 10-13, 2026 • Denver, CO

Entry deadline: November 20, 2025
Ownership deadline: December 1, 2025
Late entry deadline: December 10, 2025

Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Central Park
4444 North Havana Street, Denver, CO 80239
Main: 303-375-0400

Open Show Judge: Paul Hill
Junior Show Judge: Britney Creamer
Pen Show Judge: Jay Hennesy
Yard Cattle Arrival/Release:
Begin Arrival: Wednesday, January 7
In Place: Friday, January 9, 10 p.m.
Begin Release: Tuesday, January 13, after show
All Out: Wednesday, January 14, 8 a.m.
Hill Cattle Arrival/Release:
Begin Arrival: Wednesday, January 7
In Place: Friday, January 9, 12 p.m./noon
Begin Release: Monday, January 12, after show
All Out: Tuesday, January 13 at 8 a.m.Yard Cattle Check-In: Saturday, January 10 at 9 a.m.
Hill Cattle Check-In: Saturday, January 10 at 2 p.m.*NALF Annual Membership Meeting: Sunday, January 11, time TBDJunior Show: Monday, January 12 at 8 a.m.
Open Show: Monday, January 12 following junior show
Pen Show: Tuesday, January 13 at 9 a.m.


2026 Fort Worth Stock Show

Entry Deadline: November 15, 2025

Arrival: Wednesday, January 28, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Check In: Thursday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.
Open Show: Saturday, January 31 – 9 a.m.
Release: Sunday, February 1, 3:00 p.m.

Open Show Judge: Spencer Scotten, MO


2026 Heartland Regional Junior Limousin Show

More Information Coming Soon!


2026 Eastern Regional Junior Limousin Show & Southeast Summer Classic

May 29-31, 2026 • Entry deadline: May 1, 2026

More Information Coming Soon!


2026 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress

“Rockin’ With the Limi’s” • Circleville, Ohio •  July 3-9, 2026

Entry deadline: May 1, 2026
Late Entry deadline: May 15, 2026

Click here for the 2025 NJLSC Rulebook.

Show Location:
Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center
415 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, OH 43113

Hotels

Hampton Inn Circleville
1520 S Court St, Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 248-5269
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Circleville by IHG
23911 US-23, Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 420-7711
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Scioto Downs
5950 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43137
Phone: (614)491-3800
*Please note* You need to call the hotel to get it under Limi’s! 
*Blocks Close June 6, 2026
2026 NJLSC Schedule COMING SOON!

Show Results

As part of NALF’s objective to provide members and the industry with up-to-date information, all show results submitted to LIMOUSIN MEDIA are published in our digital formats. These results may be used for additional publication purposes.

Members and state associations are asked to submit show results and photos to LIMOUSIN MEDIA for publication. Send the information to Mallory Blunier, NALF director of media and activities, at LimousinMedia@gmail.com.

Show Vests

Show vests will be required in the open shows at Cattlemen’s Congress, NAILE, American Royal, and Fort Worth Stock Show. They will not be required at Southeast Summer Classic. If an exhibitor does not have it at one show, they won’t be able to show.

Order Show Vests using this form.

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